Description
A traditional Italian Margherita pizza with fresh basil, mozzarella, and a flavorful tomato sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread crushed tomatoes on the dough and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with slices of mozzarella and fresh basil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust is golden.
Notes
For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pizza, Margherita pizza, Italian recipe, vegetarian pizza